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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

FOCUS TIME TODAY - Quick reminder that we will continue to use the site linked below for focus time. Please be sure to sign up for a focus time before 1:00pm today! https://www.my.focusperiod.com/

HOMECOMING GUEST PASSES - Homecoming guest passes are available in the main office and are due by next Friday, September 13. Signatures from your guest’s school are required, so don’t delay in getting this form filled out!

2023-2024 YEARBOOKS! - If you have not picked up your yearbook from last year, please see Mrs. Murphy in room 404! Not sure if you bought one? Check your email, as a message was sent to all the students who haven't picked theirs up on 9/3. Thank you!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Retriever Fever is a free community event and fundraiser for Paws With A Cause where people bring their dogs to have a friendly competition on who is the top dog…a Golden Retriever or the Labrador Retriever! Volunteers are needed to help set up the day of the event, Saturday, September 21, 8am-10am to set up tables, chairs, and tents at Riverside Park. There will be giveaways and lots and lots of dogs!  Here is the link to sign up.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084AAAAD2EA46-retriever2

CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS -Beginning this Friday, September 6, Mass will be celebrated at 7:15am each Friday in our school Chapel. This is an optional but encouraged way to end the school week with the celebration of the Eucharist. All are welcome!

COUGAR CAFE -  The Cougar Cafe will be opening in 2 weeks and are looking for students that want to work this year. Job interviews will be held this week on Thursday during focus time. Please sign up for Mr. Gorski’s focus time if you are interested in working this year. We are looking for before school, after school and if possible during lunch (if you have a learning lab during C4, C5, or C6) If you work during those times, you will still have time to get some homework done and eat your lunch as well. If you can not make it to the interviews this week, please email Mr. Gorski and we can find another time.

VOCATIONS - Young men if you are feeling called to consider priesthood discernment meetings are starting this fall, please click here for details.  Also, if you would like to visit seminary in November click here for details

TUTORING - Tutoring will begin this week in the Library. Morning tutoring is Tuesday, Wed, Thursday from 7-8 (English/Social Studies focus). Afternoon tutoring is Monday, Tuesday, Wed, Thursday from 3-4 in the library; math and science teachers are tutoring but students can get help with anything they need help with. All students are welcome to walk in when support is needed.

SHAKESPEARE NEWS - Come join the production of Shakespeare’s “A Comedy of Errors.” Auditions will be held Friday afternoon after school.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHAMPIONS - If you are over 16 and are looking for a way to make a difference in the West Michigan community please consider applying to be a Catholic Charities Champion for the 24-25 school year.  If you would like more information click this link or stop by 501 to talk with Mrs. Perry. The deadline for applications is Sep 20, 2024. 

WANT TO START A CLUB? - Are you interested in starting a club at CC? The current clubs are listed in the form linked below. If you would like to start up a different club, please fill out THIS FORM. This form is due by Friday September 6th. Club sign ups are going to be held following week (Wednesday September 11th and Thursday September 12th). If you have any other questions, please contact Ms. Grace VanderMolen at gracevandermolen@grcatholiccentral.org. 

BLOOD DRIVE - September 13, 2024 is the next CC blood drive. So if you are 16 or older you are encouraged to give others the gift of life since one blood donation can help up to three people. Also, those who donate/volunteer a certain number of times qualify for a special red cord that is worn at graduation. Please sign up here if you would like to donate: Versiti Blood Center of Michigan - Donor Portal  or see Mrs. Perry if you would like to sign up as a blood drive volunteer.  

COLLEGE VISITS - A representative from the colleges listed will be available to meet with CC students in grades 10-12.  Reserve your spot 24 hours prior to the visit through SCOIR.

• Davenport University - Monday, September 9 at 9:35am
• Michigan State University - Wednesday, September 11 at 9:40am
• Catholic University of America - Thursday, September 12 at 1:50pm
• Wayne State University - Monday, September 16 at 10:55am
• Calvin University - Monday, September 16 at 12:15pm

LOOKING AHEAD FOR LUNCH

• Thursday, September 5 - Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Sunchips, Grapes
• Friday, September 6 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you find blessing when you feel hurried and rushed in your life and time seems to be at a premium. May you experience God's presence in your haste, encouraging you and energizing you as you do the work of justice and peace, of compassion and prophecy. And when rest does come may you reflect on and remember what you and God have done together and be filled with gratitude. Then may the God of Grateful Rest bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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